Hobo

Definitions

1. A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (derogatory) a penniless, unemployed bum.
   Canada, US
2. Any migratory laborer, whether homeless or not.
   Canada, US
3. A kind of large handbag.

Equivalents

Examples

“He’d heard the word hobo used for travelers, heard it was short for homeward bound, or homeless boy, or Hoboken having something to do with New Jersey.”

“Avoid⟳ bulky styles such as duffle sacks, buckets, doctors' satchels, and hobos.”

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